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GN04 EPD

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

127,922 mi
Last recorded127,922 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 EPD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 127,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 127,922 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 119,022 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 110,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 102,020 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 102,020 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining spring not fitted correctly (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 102,003 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At rear of catalistic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 96,432 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 96,431 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked

Pass 14 Dec 2018 91,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front windscreen crack smaller than 40mm in zone b

Rear brake balance 25%

Fail 14 Dec 2018 91,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front windscreen crack smaller than 40mm in zone b

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake balance 25%

Pass 16 Dec 2017 88,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both lower arm rear bushes splitting

Fail 16 Dec 2017 88,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.71mm in the testable area / worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres 3mm plus cracking on the outer sidewall

both lower arm rear bushes splitting

Pass 16 Dec 2016 87,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2015 80,498 miles

engine under tray fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 74,913 miles

engine undertray fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2013 70,459 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 70,458 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 68,193 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 68,193 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 63,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Surface corrosion on both rear brake discs.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 54,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 54,869 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 45,036 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 35,561 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 26,026 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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GN04 EPD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN04 EPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GN04 EPD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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